16 November 2004: NASA Selects Exploration Systems Proposals
"NASA's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) selected 70 proposals to support the research and technology goals and objectives of the Vision for Space Exploration. The total value of the work is more than $1 billion through fiscal year 2009. More than 3700 Notices of Intent were submitted to NASA, evaluated, and subjected to an integrated review across project areas."